iPod touch 5th gen iPod Screen doesn't work when on.

[core2kid]

So here's a new one. I have a 5th gen iPod Touch where the screen will not come on. I know it's on, I can hear it when I plug it in and iTunes see's the iPod but wants me to click the "Trust this computer" message. I randomly tapped around the screen and I did get it at one point so I know the touch part works.

Now here's the weird part. When the battery dies completely and I plug it in, the screen works and lights up and shows me the low battery charging indication.

Any ideas? I've already tried a known good working screen without any results. The current screen on this iPod works fine on another motherboard.

 

[benpete420]

Cable

The cable connecting the screen could be loose. Try googling up how to fix ipod touch screen. There is some videos on opening up the case and fixing it.